A path towards “Fair Earth Living”
Written by OneEarth Living and MakeWay. Across this country, big changes are being made to restore nature and accelerate climate action. These include policy reforms around land-use or to advance the energy transition as well as technological advances like electric vehicles and heat pumps. They are what are known as the “supply side” solutions for […]
Honouring the Journey with MakeWay & Right Relations Collaborative
How can philanthropy work in true partnership to uplift Indigenous-led work? On Thursday, November 14, we held an online conversation with MakeWay and the Right Relations Collaborative, reflecting on our shared journey and the lessons we’ve learned over the past four years. When the Right Relations Collaborative launched in 2020, it sparked excitement across so-called […]
What we can learn from CommUnity Doulas’ successful pilot program
“This is what happens when we fund community care and support networks for parents” Watch the full interview with CommUnity Doulas Project Director, Jordyn Gibson. Why are Black women, parents and their babies more likely to experience negative health outcomes during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? When Jordyn Gibson started CommUnity Doulas in 2022, […]
Feeding the spirit: country foods gathering in Northern Manitoba strengthens relationships
Throughout the past year, MakeWay has been continually reminded of the immense value of bringing people together in-person to build relationships, share learnings, and spend time on the land or in ceremony. We recently connected with Cheryl Antonio about the country foods gathering she attended in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation last November. Cheryl is part of […]
How place-based kinship practices strengthen community-led work
Jennifer Kilabuk shares her journey building relationships in Nunavik by kelsie kilawna MakeWay · Introduction by Jennifer Kilabuk Jennifer Kilabuk is passionate about applying her Inuit teachings to honour how kinship is built within neighbouring Inuit communities. She is making waves across MakeWay, leading by example and reshaping how relationships are built in the North, […]
In Kinship and Love: A Message from Indigenous Kin to Black Community
To our Black Kin, As we find ourselves in our winter ceremonies, the Indigenous Employees Network at MakeWay is deep in the medicine of reflection of our shared stories that bind us. And in the spirit of Black History Month and beyond, in what has been very briefly known as North America, we wanted to […]
Meet the diverse new leaders joining MakeWay’s Board
As we kick off a new year, MakeWay is excited to welcome Katie Johnson, Mritunjay (MJ) Sinha, Cathy Galligos, and Barend van der Vorm to our dedicated Board of Directors. Bringing a wealth of experience and wisdom, they will guide MakeWay’s work at the intersection of social justice, and economic, cultural, and ecological wellbeing. “I am […]
MakeWay Foundation partners with SHARE to harness investment portfolio as a means for change
MakeWay Foundation (MakeWay) is a leading national charity and public foundation dedicated to providing innovative supports for environmental and social change initiatives across the country. By joining SHARE’s engagement program, MakeWay is adding to its diverse toolkit of solutions for achieving its vision of a healthy planet and equitable society. “If we want to build a […]
The case for investment transparency in philanthropy
Foundations hold the majority of our wealth in investments. Without legal requirements mandating disclosure, we must take the initiative to increase transparency. Many philanthropic foundations have come to appreciate the importance of increasing transparency around their wealth, funding practices, and governance to address power dynamics and build more equitable relationships with community partners. But something […]
#NarrativeBack: A Trauma-Informed Media Kit for Indigenous Kin
A few months ago, as wildfires spread through homelands across the country, kelsie kilawna, Senior Specialist, Cultural Collaboration and Storytelling, identified a need in her community and the communities of her neighbours: a tool to help respond to journalists and the media, who were knocking on doors and asking questions, oftentimes ignoring protocol and privacy. […]
